Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

Bellator 81 results

Once again the Bellator fighters tipped the scales, this time in Rhode Island as Bellator 81 takes place on Friday night at the University of Rhode Island.  The main and co-main [...]

One more injury, one more lost Ultimate Fighter coaches’ fight. Much like the overall injury bug that has hit MMA this year, the curse set upon TUF coaches’ fights is nothing if not consistent, and it leaves an opening atop an upcoming UFC card.
With UFC President Dana White tweeting the news that returning UFC heavyweight [...]

Next month, we will learn who will present the next challenge to the Bellator lightweight throne.
This Friday night, we will witness UFC veteran Rich Clementi compete against Marcin Held, as well as Dave Jansen vs. Ricardo Tirloni. The winners will square off at Bellator 84 to earn their crack at the lightweight gold.
Also, Marlon Sandro [...]

“Bad Intentions” is the perfect moniker for a fighter that has made a habit of dismantling most of his opponents by any means possible in less than ninety seconds. Despite his nickname, Marcus Edwards has nothing but good intentions for his life and his career.
Edwards, originally from California, trains under the tutelage of former kickboxer [...]

In a way, Dave Jansen has grown up alongside Bellator Fighting Championships.
As Jansen—a former high school teammate of UFC welterweight Mike Pierce—prepares to combat Ricardo Tirloni in one of two Bellator season-seven lightweight tournament semifinal match-ups this Friday, he exudes excitement at the relationship he has established with not only Bellator matchmaker Sam Caplan, but [...]

Every Thursday, The MMA Corner will take a look at three regional or international cards, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will also list other significant bouts from the card, as well as information on how to follow each promotion and watch the events.
Let’s discover those prospects [...]